Author

Holcomb, Thomas K.

Edition

2nd

Place of Publication

Oxford, UK

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

370 pages

Subject

Deafness

Abstract

This textbook helps college students, parents and educators understand the world of Deaf culture. Topics include

Definition of culture and how it applies to the Deaf experience

Evolution of Deaf culture

Deaf cultural norms

Tension between the Deaf and disabled communities

Deaf art and literature

Deaf community's solutions for effective living as Deaf individuals

Author Thomas K. Holcomb comes from a multi-generational Deaf family with years of living in both Deaf and hearing communities.

ISBN

9780199777549

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FI 450 HOL 2013

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